Senior Ecologist

24 Mar 2024

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Senior EcologistAtlanta, GAWe are the Environment & Planning Division. We are passionate about doing what’s right for our clients, our people, the communities where we live and work, and the environment. We are planners, scientists, program managers, communicators, economists, technologists, and strategists. We are collaborative, curious, and committed to excellence—these are qualities we value that make us who we are and inspire us to grow.ICF is hiring a seasoned and technically accomplished Senior Transportation Ecologist to join our Natural Resources Team. You will be able to apply a wide range of experience and demonstrated capabilities for complex transportation projects across multiple ecological disciplines and regulatory platforms. You will collaborate with an accomplished team of conservation planners, terrestrial and aquatic ecologists, restoration ecologists, and regulatory specialists. You will oversee and support the preparation of technical documents including protected species survey reports, biological assessments, jurisdictional waters reports and permits, and NEPA documents. You will support the growth and development of our team as a technical leader and mentor to junior staff. You will work with transportation agency project managers, technical experts, stakeholders, and regulatory agencies to successfully deliver projects on-time with high quality standards. This position is available in our Atlanta, GA office, however hybrid arrangements will be considered.What You Will Do

Leading transportation focused biological and/or regulatory project teams and staff, including other consultants, on project tasks, including field surveys, agency coordination, and report and deliverable preparation.

Managing all aspects of a project including DOT contacts, agency coordination, budget control, invoicing, schedule, personnel allocation/planning, technical approach, and contractor involvement.

Leading regulatory and natural resource agency coordination and consultation efforts as required under the Endangered Species Act (ESA).

Writing technical reports and public environmental documents.

Performing QA/QC review of project documents, reports, presentations, technical memorandums, and other work products with a focus on technical adequacy, regulatory compliance, and other specific requirements.

Providing mentoring and training to staff as requested in all aspects of the position, including but not limited to technical expertise, project management skills, writing, professional development, other consulting-specific skills.

Be a positive, fun, curious, organized, innovative, committed, self-motivated and supportive addition to our local office environment.

What You Must Have

BS in biology, ecology, conservation biology, environmental science or related discipline.

Minimum of 10 years of experience in the field completing species surveys, vegetation mapping, site analysis, habitat assessments, and similar technical qualifications that demonstrates a strong knowledge and technical competence of regional biological resources.

Minimum of 5 years of project or task order management for ecological or regulatory projects.

Detailed knowledge and demonstrated experience with ESA Section 10 and Section 7, conservation planning, biological assessment preparation, agency coordination, and scientifically sound assessment of project effects.

Must have valid driver’s license and successfully pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check.

What We’d Like You to Have

MS/PhD in biology, ecology, conservation biology, environmental science or related discipline.

Demonstrated experience with specialty natural resource requirements applicable to state and local transportation services.

High level of experience with jurisdictional waters determinations and permitting.

This is an outstanding opportunity to work with talented and passionate individuals and to grow with a firm that believes in nurturing talent and developing long-term career success. ICF is a purpose driven company with a strong culture and underlying values that prize diversity, opportunity, equality, and respect. Our core values include Embracing Differences, and we seek candidates who are passionate about building a culture that encourages, develops, and hires dimensions of differences.Working at ICFWorking at ICF means applying a passion for meaningful work with intellectual rigor to help solve the leading issues of our day. Smart, compassionate, innovative, committed, ICF employees tackle unprecedented challenges to benefit people, businesses, and governments around the globe. We believe in collaboration, mutual respect, open communication, and opportunity for growth.We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building an inclusive workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to hiring regardless of any protected characteristic, such as race, ethnicity, national origin, color, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability status, or military/veteran status. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEO & AA policy (https://www.icf.com/legal/equal-employment-opportunity) .Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation please email icfcareercenter@icf.com and we will be happy to assist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations. Read more about non-discrimination: Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOCKnowYourRightsscreenreader1020.pdf) and Pay Transparency Statement (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp%20EnglishformattedESQA508c.pdf) .Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position. The pay range for this position is :$77,412.00 - $131,600.00Atlanta, GA (GA18)Need help? We're here:ICFCareerCenter@icf.comAbout ICFICF is a global consulting and technology services company with approximately 9,000 employees, but we are not your typical consultants. At ICF, business analysts and policy specialists work together with digital strategists, data scientists and creatives. We combine unmatched industry expertise with cutting-edge engagement capabilities to help organizations solve their most complex challenges. Since 1969, public and private sector clients have worked with ICF to navigate change and shape the future. Learn more at icf.com (https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3731098-1&h=2556622195&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.icf.com%2F&a=icf.com) .

Full-time
  • ID: #49536154
  • State: Georgia Atlanta 30301 Atlanta USA
  • City: Atlanta
  • Salary: USD TBD TBD
  • Showed: 2023-03-24
  • Deadline: 2023-05-24
  • Category: Et cetera